Sermon: Reflecting on the Great Commission
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Matthew 28:16-20
Preacher-Pastor Kent Vandervort
16 Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
Reflection Questions
Read the text above and pause for two minutes. Imagine hearing Jesus say these words directly to you.
What do you think it means to go and make disciples?
Whose responsibility is it to go and make disciples?
How do you invite others into your discipleship journey with Jesus?
How is giving financially a part of the discipleship journey?
Read Malachi 3:10-12. What is God calling his people to do in this text?
What barriers prevent people from giving financially as part of their discipleship to Jesus?
How can we use our tithing/giving practices and stories to show God’s faithfulness?
Close in prayer.
Daily Readings:
Our Lenten Devotions start on Wednesday. You can follow those at www.stillnaz.com/lent2024.
Monday: Luke 24:36-49
Tuesday: Acts 1:1-11
Ash Wednesday: Psalm 51:1-17
Thursday: 1 John 1:3-10
Friday: Psalm 25:1-10